OpeningsSeptember 24, 2026·5 min read

DSRT Surf Bookings Are Finally Live

The wait is over. DSRT Surf has switched on its public booking calendar, giving surfers their first chance to reserve sessions at Palm Desert's new Wavegarden Cove.

The DSRT Surf Wavegarden Cove lagoon in Palm Desert, California

For months, the question around DSRT Surf has been pretty simple: when can we actually book it?

We finally have an answer. DSRT Surf has turned on its public booking system, and surfers can now access the calendar and begin reserving sessions at the new Wavegarden Cove in Palm Desert, California.

The official DSRT Surf booking calendar is the source of truth for current sessions and prices.

View live DSRT Surf bookings →

This is a major milestone for one of the most anticipated wave pool openings in the United States. WavePoolParty has been tracking DSRT Surf throughout its development, but until now there has been an important distinction between a wave pool that is coming and one you can actually plan a trip around. That just changed.

DSRT Surf bookings are now live

DSRT Surf's official website now links directly to its booking platform, where surfers can access the reservation calendar. The conversation around DSRT can finally shift from construction timelines and projected opening dates toward something much more useful: when do you want to surf?

Because availability, session types and pricing can change in real time, WavePoolParty recommends checking the live DSRT booking calendar for the most current options rather than relying on older published pricing.

DSRT Surf booking calendar →

What is DSRT Surf?

DSRT Surf is located at 105 Wave Drive in Palm Desert, California, next to Desert Willow Golf Resort. The centerpiece is a Wavegarden Cove, and DSRT Surf describes the facility as the largest Wavegarden Cove in North America.

Wavegarden's technology allows the lagoon to create different waves for different ability levels instead of building the entire experience around one wave. DSRT Surf organizes its surfing into options ranging from beginner sessions through intermediate and high-performance surfing. That matters for groups: a wave pool trip is much easier to organize when the whole crew doesn't need to surf at the same level.

Wave settings, WPP Score, timeline and travel notes.

Full DSRT Surf pool guide →

Why this opening matters

Southern California already has one of the largest surfing populations in the world, but DSRT Surf introduces something different. Palm Desert is already a destination. Instead of building a surf trip around the coast, visitors can combine surfing with the Palm Springs and Coachella Valley resort ecosystem: hotels, golf, restaurants, pools, spas, events and year-round tourism infrastructure.

For surfers coming from Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego, it creates another legitimate Southern California wave pool destination. For people flying in, Palm Springs International Airport puts the Coachella Valley within easy reach.

What kind of waves can you book?

DSRT Surf is designed around multiple levels of surfing rather than one universal session. The official DSRT Surf website highlights surfing for:

  • ~Beginners and first-time surfers
  • ~Intermediate surfers
  • ~Progressive surfers
  • ~Advanced surfers
  • ~High-performance surfers
  • ~Longboarders
  • ~Barrel-focused surfers
  • ~Coaching and learn-to-surf sessions

We are not listing individual session prices here. The live booking system is the source of truth for current prices and availability.

Planning a group trip to DSRT Surf

DSRT Surf isn't only targeting individual surfers. The venue is also accepting inquiries for private sessions, groups and events. That opens the door for birthday trips, bachelor and bachelorette parties, family trips, surf club trips and private surf sessions.

For a group, don't assume the public booking calendar is the best way to structure the day. WavePoolParty can help groups compare public sessions, private surf options, lodging and the overall Palm Desert trip before committing.

Plan a DSRT Surf trip →

DSRT Surf for corporate events and team offsites

For companies, DSRT Surf adds a second wave pool option to one of the deepest resort and meeting markets in the US. The Coachella Valley already hosts conferences and incentive trips across Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells and La Quinta, and a live booking calendar means event planners can now start checking real dates instead of projected ones.

Corporate retreats, brand events and team-building days usually work best as private or semi-private sessions rather than public slots, because groups mix first-timers with experienced surfers. DSRT Surf accepts event inquiries directly; event pricing and buyout terms have not been published yet, so treat any figure you hear secondhand with care.

Compare DSRT Surf and Palm Springs Surf Club for your next offsite.

Corporate wave pool events in Palm Springs →

Living at DSRT Surf: the real estate angle

DSRT Surf is built as a resort, not just a pool, with a hotel and villas planned around the lagoon. For buyers, a live booking calendar is a meaningful signal: it moves the project from a construction story to an operating surf amenity you can visit before you think about ownership.

Ownership details, surf access and our WPP Ownership Score.

DSRT Surf real estate and ownership →

The Palm Desert wave pool race just got more interesting

DSRT Surf gives Greater Palm Springs something almost no other destination in the country has: two major public surf destinations in the same region. Palm Springs Surf Club is already operating in Palm Springs, while DSRT Surf brings Wavegarden Cove technology to Palm Desert. The two venues use different wave-generation technology and offer different experiences, which makes the region particularly interesting for surf trips.

Palm Springs Surf Club vs DSRT Surf →

We've been waiting to make this update

When we originally published our DSRT Surf guide, we intentionally kept the venue labeled as Opening Soon. A lot of wave pools announce projected dates. Construction schedules move. Launch dates change. Pricing changes. At WavePoolParty, we don't want to call a wave pool bookable until there is actually somewhere to book it.

Now there is. DSRT Surf's booking calendar is live. If Palm Desert has been on your wave pool list, it is officially time to start looking at dates.

Check DSRT Surf availability →

DSRT Surf FAQ

Are DSRT Surf bookings open?

Yes. DSRT Surf now has a live public booking calendar available through its official website.

Where can I book DSRT Surf?

Reservations can be accessed through the official DSRT Surf booking calendar at https://book.dsrtsurf.com/app.html#/calendar.

Where is DSRT Surf?

DSRT Surf is located at 105 Wave Drive in Palm Desert, California, in the Coachella Valley.

What wave technology does DSRT Surf use?

DSRT Surf uses Wavegarden Cove technology and describes its lagoon as the largest Wavegarden Cove in North America.

Can beginners surf at DSRT Surf?

Yes. DSRT Surf offers sessions designed for beginners and first-time surfers as well as intermediate, advanced and high-performance surfers.

Can groups book DSRT Surf?

DSRT Surf accepts inquiries for private sessions, group bookings and events. WavePoolParty can also help groups plan a DSRT Surf trip and compare the available options.

Can companies host a corporate event at DSRT Surf?

DSRT Surf accepts inquiries for corporate and brand events. Event pricing has not been published, so companies should inquire directly or use WavePoolParty to compare DSRT Surf with Palm Springs Surf Club.

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